Nuclear Medicine Technologist - La Jolla

Job Description - Nuclear Medicine Technologist - La Jolla (262005640)

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - La Jolla - 262005640

Description

New Hire Retention Incentive and Relocation available, see details below!

This is a full time (60 hours every 2 weeks) position working 10-hr shifts on varied weekdays with rotating times: 6am-4:30pm, 6:30am-5pm, 7am-5:30pm. The role includes weekday (until 8pm) and weekend (8am-8pm) call coverage on a rotating basis. This position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker''s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Memorial La Jolla Nuclear Medicine?

• Work with rare, advanced technology: This site has the GE StarGuide, a 3D SPECT/CT-only system-one of only three in California and the only one in San Diego.

• Join a growing location: La Jolla is expected to keep expanding and has been identified as a future PET site.

• Learn from hands-on leadership: The supervisor is also a Nuclear Medicine Tech, bringing direct clinical experience to the role.

What you''ll do:

• Responsible for providing age specific care, education and imaging procedures in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team.

• Adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements; participates in QC and PI activities maintains own clinical competency and mandatory requirements.

This position is eligible for up to $8k in New Hire Retention Incentives and relocation up to $3k if moving from 100+ miles away.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)

• Must remain in original department/specialty

• Must remain in original Job Title

Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• CNMT (CA Certified Nuclear Med Tech)
• Venipuncture
• Completion of a formal training/educational program in an approved school of Radiology Technology
• Imaging experience in a hospital or clinic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience

Job

: Imaging

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

9888 GENESEE AVE

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 23, 2026, 9:18:23 PM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 59.81 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 86.71

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.